Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 31
st
IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013,
the first volume of seven from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on:
Nonlinear Oscillations
Nonlinearities … In Practice
Nonlinear System Identification: Methods
Nonlinear System Identification: Friction & Contact
Nonlinear Modal Analysis
Nonlinear Modeling & Simulation
Nonlinear Vibration Absorbers
Constructive Utilization of Nonlinearity